Sleep

Disrupted sleep can stop memories forming

A group of a children, some of whom who had disordered breathing, were asked to remember series of things. The learning session was given one day, then the children went to
sleep, and the testing session was the following day. The children with disordered breathing did not remember as well as the other children. This shows that sleep problems have an impact on the
developing brain and probably affects the way children learn.

Premmies are more likely to have breathing disorders and it is important to identify sleep problems early in childhood. Snoring is one symptom of disordered
breathing.

Reference: European Lung Foundation Disruption of sleep in children could hamper memory processes

(from The Herald Sun 3/8/15) ’CHILDREN who snore may not be learning to their full potential because of the behavioural problems that accompany
disrupted sleep.